How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"anti" (against), spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, "anti" is a word added to another word to make a new word.
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "against" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| The tripod opens quickly to elevate the gun for antiaircraft fire. |
| This guide is intended to serve as an educational tool for antibiotic use at the hospital. |